57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,948 Google reviews, the most in Waconia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Waconia, MN (2026)
65 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waconia: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 4,948 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 65.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,719 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 65 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Waconia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Waconia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (4,948) | Plymouth, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,719) | Eden Prairie, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating | 54 | 4.7★ (17) | Corcoran, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A&M Simon Trucking and Excavating, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Mound, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Chard Grading & Excavation LLC | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | Belle Plaine, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Scherber companies | 53 | 3.8★ (10) | Corcoran, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rivus Drainage | 53 | 5.0★ (18) | Eden Prairie, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | CatJo | 52 | 5.0★ (25) | Buffalo, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Kusske Construction | 52 | 4.7★ (3) | Chaska, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Chuck's Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Chanhassen, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 65 best excavating contractors in Waconia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Eden Prairie, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,719 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mound, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belle Plaine, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eden Prairie, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 CatJo
Based in Buffalo, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chaska, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chanhassen, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chanhassen, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Final Grade Inc
Based in Jordan, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belle Plaine, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chaska, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chaska, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prior Lake, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prior Lake, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medina, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jordan, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 Idc-Automatic
Based in Glencoe, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prior Lake, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savage, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edina, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 65 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Waconia
20 more excavating contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caola Landscape Services | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Complete Inground Services | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Creative Landscape Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| DSG Construction LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Waconia |
| Duane Ritter Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Excel Excavating Plus INC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Fusion Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Havel Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Hayes & Sons Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| JS Stewart Companies, Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Ladtech | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| MN Land Clearing | 3.0★ (2) | In Waconia |
| Peak Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Rhino Bobcat and Landscape Services Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Rodning Landscaping & Labor | In Waconia | |
| Schneid's Lawn & Landscaping | 5.0★ (23) | In Waconia |
| Stocker Excavating Co | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Techno METAL POST Central Minnesota | 5.0★ (1) | In Waconia |
| The Retaining Wall Group | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Waconia excavating contractors
We scored 65 Waconia excavating contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Waconia data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Excavating contractors in Waconia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Waconia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waconia, MN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,948 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 65 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Waconia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 excavating contractors serving Waconia, MN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Waconia are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Waconia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Waconia work on weekends?
29 of 65 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kothrade Sewer, Septic, and Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waconia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated excavating contractors in Waconia is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,948 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank excavating contractors?
Each excavating contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do excavating contractors outside Waconia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waconia city center, our service radius for excavating contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can excavating contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Waconia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 excavating contractors serving Waconia.
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